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Originally posted by cog-hammer:
LH, we call these flier knifes but thats more of a misnomer(These were utility knifes) and as such were used in many ways. Like my comment on the luft machete. just cause its called a luft machete does not mean that its just for Luftwaffe.I am sure that other examples exist. maybe not many though!!
Bret Van Sant
Yes you have right is that Bret.
Utility knife .
These knives were used by both paratroopers and flying personal & others.
We always talk about the "Luftwaffe" around this type of knifes.
After the war in Norway , Gravity knifes has been used by the Norwegian forces as a utility knife and tool.
Many of this specimens is well used and ugly nowadays.
LH
